Plus sign printing at the end of each field

[saclucas1]

I created a form with two text fields. When I print it, a small black square containing a white plus sign appears at the lower right corner of each field. In form design mode, clicking the plus sign on the screen opens up the text field properties dialog box. In fill-in mode, clicking it seems to toggle between the two fields. Why is it printing, and how do I get it to *not* print? I'm a Newbie using Acrobat 9 Pro on a PC.

[gkaiseril]

Acrobat/Reader thinks you have not provided enough space for the conent of the field.

[saclucas1]

I tried limiting the entry to 10 characters in the field, and there is clearly room for more than twice that much. The plus sign still prints.

[gkaiseril · Accepted solution]

Have you checked the "multitline" option?

Have you tried changing the size of the field?

[saclucas1]

The field *appeared* to be of adequate size because none of the letters were being cut off. But, at your suggestion, I made the field larger in height, and it solved the problem. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! (I didn't check multiline because I only want to allow a single line.)

[chicoca]

Just a quick addition, because this is one of the first hits that comes up in Google when searching for this issue:

The "plus sign" is called the Text Overflow Indicator. While changing the field or font size may work for some situations, there are others where it's preferable to remove the indicator altogether.

1. Open Acrobat (or Reader).
2. Click menu "Edit ---> Preferences"
3. Under Categories, select Forms.
4. Uncheck "Show text field overflow indicator".
5. Close the program..
6. When you reopen the document, the + sign will not appear, and it will not be printed.

For example, I have some forms where there are multiple lines that are stricken out under some circumstances. I create a field filled with multiple "X"s, then copy that field to cover the subsequent lines. If the Xs are left in place, they appear in all of the copied lines, but the Overflow Indicator will appear at the end of shorter lines. By disabling the indicator, it never shows.

[lena123]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[mattc34295532]

Hi -I'm trying to find a way to disable the ability to overflow the line at all. It's all good if you are viewing the document digitally to be able to read the overflow text, but if the document is printed the overflow text prints nowhere. I cannot make the font smaller, the box bigger, etc. I HAVE to make it so if someone tries to type beyond the boundary of the field they just can't. Any options for that need? Thanks!

[George_Johnson]

Deselect the "Scroll long text" option. You'll find it on the Options tab of the Field Properties dialog.

[kennethl11909937]

Exactly the answer I was looking for!